MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play n/s steeringrack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play n/s steeringrack
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both front tyres worn inner & outer edges
coolant / oil leak
nearside & offside inner sills corroded
nearside wiper blade split
steering rack track rods worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both front tyres worn inner & outer edges
coolant / oil leak
nearside & offside inner sills corroded
nearside wiper blade split
steering rack track rods worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coolant leak
corrosion to os /ns inner sills
nsf wiper blade split
nsf/osf tyres worn on inner and outer edges
track rods worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault Espace?
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R215 EEW is a 1997 Renault Espace in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
Across all 1997 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R215 EEW is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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